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Warning ⚠️ Scam Alert Vietnam ✓ Verified May 21, 2026

Motorbike bag snatching incidents up in Ho Chi Minh City tourist areas

Reports of bag and phone snatching from motorbikes have increased in HCMC's tourist areas, particularly around Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien Walking Street.

Source: Vietnam Tourist Police
Update 🛂 Visa & Entry Vietnam ✓ Verified May 15, 2026

Vietnam e-Visa now 90 days multiple-entry, processed within 24 hours

Vietnam upgraded its e-Visa to 90-day multiple-entry in 2023 and the system now processes applications in under 24 hours for most nationalities.

Source: Vietnam Immigration Department
Update 🛂 Visa & Entry Vietnam ✓ Verified May 7, 2026

Phu Quoc Island: 30-day visa-free for ALL nationalities

Phu Quoc maintains its special status: all nationalities get 30 days visa-free when arriving directly to the island — no e-Visa needed.

Source: Vietnam Tourism Authority

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